IntroductionWhen I was approached to write an article for New Earth
Publications on crystals for
teenagers, Spirit asked me to focus on areas where teens need healing
tools to
deal with certain personal health and harmony issues. Spirit and I
selected the
following 10 issues that are relevant. There are some suggestions on
how to use the crystals as well as a listing of recommended crystals
that can be used to alleviate symptoms. Of course, adults, children and
even seniors may also benefit from these crystals. For more
information,
please read my article Three Steps to
Crystal Healing(http://www.crystaltiger.com/sa02060_Three_Steps.html) and
Why Crystal Healing Works(http://www.crystaltiger.com/sa02006.html). For more articles on crystals, click here.

1.Trouble Sleeping

Sleeplessness often comes because our minds are troubled
by what
has happened during the day. We lie awake still running the activities
through
like an endless movie. Sleep disturbances such as bad dreams and
nightmares can
make us afraid to sleep or will wake us up in the middle of the night
with
further difficulty falling asleep again. Crystals
help to regulate mental activity and calm extra energy down. Select one
of the
recommended crystals below and place the crystal on your chest for
about 10-15
minutes before sleeping or sleep with the crystal tucked under your
pillow.
Don’t be concerned if it rolls off in the middle of the night. You can
retrieve
it in the morning.Recommended Crystals:
Sodalite,
Blue Lace Agate, Rose Quartz, Amethyst.

2.Unsettled Feelings/Feeling
Off Centre
Feeling weird or unbalanced is not uncommon but it can be unsettling
and
distracting. As intuition begins to develop at new and higher levels,
there can
be imbalances and even conflict between the psychic-intuitive function
and
emotions and feelings as you grow towards adulthood. The “Teen
Brain”
also makes many changes. Teens on the path of intuitive development
will often
need the recommended crystals to centre themselves and to help ground
their
energies so they can be used more effectively in day-to-day living.
Wear the
crystal by itself at the Heart Chakra as needed for best effect.Recommended Crystals:
Lapis
Lazuli, Selenite, Herkimer Diamond, Clear Quartz Cluster or
Double-Terminated
Clear Quartz Crystal.

3. FearsThere are many reasons why people have
fear. There are many different types of fears such as fear of being in
a closed
space (claustrophobia), stage fright, fear of failure, fear of
rejection, fear
of the unknown. None of these are easy to deal with. Crystals
can help with most fears. Wearing crystals over a long time will help
reduce
the severity of fear and nervousness. Wear the crystals for several
days before
engaging in a known event that you scares you. Hold the crystal in your
hand
for deeper effect. Put your fears into the crystal and let the
crystal
energy work with you.
Recommended Crystals:
Petrified Wood, Aquamarine, Sugilite, Sodalite, Amber, Apache Tear.

4.Stomach and Indigestion
Aside from any medical issues, indigestion sometimes occurs because you
are not eating well. You eat bad food. You have a sour stomach
from
eating too late or not regularly enough. You may have bad nerves that
jangle
your digestive system. Crystals
can help to settle down the digestive system. Wear the crystal or hold
it over
the solar plexus and move the crystal in a wide circle over the whole
tummy
area for 3-5 minutes.Recommended Crystals:
Yellow
Calcite, Dolomite, Green Fluorite, Amber, White Agate.

5. Breathing,
Asthma, Allergies and Colds
The breath is critical to life. Sometimes there are situations that
cause
restriction to breathing, sometimes from anxiety or from colds and
allergies.
Holding the crystal in front of you about 10 inches from your Heart
chakra,
focus on the crystal and breath in and out as though you were taking
the breath
from the crystal and giving it back.Continue this circular breath
slowly for a
few minutes. Repeat as needed. For longer term effects, wear the
crystal daily
for several weeks.Recommended Crystals:
Amazonite, Green or Purple Fluorite, Jade, Amazonite, Clear Quartz.

6.HeadachesHeadaches and head pain can be triggered through situational events
such as
an argument, hormonal imbalances, or sensory or energy overload.
Whenever there
is excess energy in the head and blocked energy pathways, the energy
builds up
and causes pressure, often felt physically. An easy solution is to open
the
pathway on top of the head using crystals to allow for the excess
energy to
leave. Hold the crystal about 2 inches over the centre of the head.
Hold the
crystal steady for a few minutes to open the Crown chakra and related
energy
pathways. Then slowly move the crystal up a few more inches and
continue to
hold it above the top of your head. Breath in and out to help the
energy leave.
This technique has been very successful for many people with headaches
going
away within a few minutes. It takes some training on this technique to
be
effective for migraine sufferers.Recommended Crystals:
Amethyst, Sugilite, Clear Quartz.

7. Crying,
Grief
Sometimes sadness arrives with little control over when, where and how
it will
be expressed. We all have emotional upsets, losses and traumas that
affect us
emotionally. Grief is natural and is both a cleansing process and a
healing
process that provides direction for change. Crystals
help to support the process by keeping our Hearts open for healing and
our feet
on the ground so we can continue despite the grief. If sadness has
visited you,
wear any of these comforting crystals. The last two crystals, Apache
Tear and
Smokey Quartz are best for severe loss and if worn briefly during the
beginning
stages of grieving. Give these crystals your energy. They will help you
emotionally cope with change.Recommended Crystals:
Rose Quartz,
Clear Quartz, Jade, Amber, Apache Tear, Smokey Quartz.

8.Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem is caused by thinking of yourself in a
negative way such as being a failure or as having self-doubt in your
own
abilities. There are a number of crystals that help support a
person and
provide both nurturing and healing at many levels. Orange Carnelian is
an
especially powerful crystal that heals past psychological wounds and a
wounded
Heart. It is also very good for skin complaints such as acne, pimples
and
roseasia. This crystal and the others suggested are best when worn all
the time
at the Heart chakra over a long period of time (months) to help
stabilize new
positive healing energies and to provide nurturing to a depleted energy
system.
Others may notice you brighter outlook even before you do !Recommended Crystals:
Carnelian, Amethyst, Rose Quartz.

9.Memory and Logic

Who wouldn’t want a crystal to provide improved mathematical
abilities and to increase memory ? The recommended crystals help to
provide
precision, the ability to see relationships between things and to
provide a
coordinated response to problem solving. The recommended crystal aren’t
usually
worn on the body so the best way to use them is to hold them in your
hand and
gaze at them, sleep with them next to you or keep them on your
desk when
you study to enhance your recall of information. The crystals will help
de-clutter and restructure your left brain where logic abilities reside.Recommended Crystals:
Pyrite, Purple Fluorite, Geodes or Ocho slices.

10.Spiritual
Upliftment, MeditationLastly, there are many specialized crystals that help
support the development of psychic abilities and spiritual connections.
These
types of crystals tend to be transparent or highly reflective of light.
They
also have a greater ability to hold Light. Labradorite for instance is
a dense
opaque crystal but has a deep luminescence with all the colours of the
rainbow!
Crystals used
for
spiritual attainment are often highly evolved crystals themselves. They
open a
person’s highest spiritual centers and often have some folklore about
their
benefits or history associated to them. Wear them or hold them in your
hands
for meditation. For a deep journey, place them on your 3rd Eye in the
middle of
your forehead.Recommended Crystals:
Celestite, Apophyllite, Selenite, Labradorite, Moldavite, Golden or
Blue Topaz.

The
Last Word:
Please experiment with the crystals as each one has a
different purpose for each type of person. Let your intuition guide you
to select
the right one. Remember to periodically cleanse your crystals and to
re-charge
them in the sun4. May you enjoy the healing benefits
of all
crystals!